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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Salt Lake County with 70 mph winds possible

By KUTV · August 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday night for parts of Salt Lake County, with wind gusts up to 70 mph possible. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the warning for areas including West Jordan, Sandy and South Jordan.

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